- Noun (le nom): Names a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns have gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural).
- Pronoun (le pronom): Replaces a noun to avoid repetition. Examples include subject pronouns (je, tu, il), object pronouns (me, te, le), and relative pronouns (qui, que).
- Verb (le verbe): Expresses an action or state of being. Verbs are conjugated to reflect tense, mood, and subject.
- Adjective (l’adjectif): Describes or modifies a noun, agreeing in gender and number with the noun it describes.
- Adverb (l’adverbe): Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often indicating manner, place, time, or degree.
- Preposition (la préposition): Shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence, indicating direction, location, or time.
- Conjunction (la conjonction): Connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include et (and), mais (but), or (or).
- Interjection (l’interjection): Expresses emotion or reaction, such as oh!, ah!, or zut!.
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Table of Contents
- Nouns
Basics of French nouns: gender, number, common vs proper, and singular vs plural.
- Gender
Gender in French grammar, including how nouns are classified as masculine or feminine, along with rules and examples.
- Plurals
- Gender Agreement
Gender agreement in French, with rules and examples for matching masculine, feminine, singular, and plural forms across nouns, adjectives, and more.
- Noun-Adjective Agreement
Noun-adjective agreement in French, including rules for matching gender and number, and examples of correct usage.
- Articles
Introduction to French articles: types, usage, and agreement with nouns.
- Definite Articles
The role and usage of definite articles in French, used to refer to specific or known nouns, matching the noun's gender and number.
- Indefinite Articles
Indefinite articles in French (un, une, des) meaning "a" or "some," used to refer to non-specific nouns. Includes plurals.
- Partitive Articles
Partitive articles in French, how they indicate an unspecified portion of something, and how to use them with examples.
- Pronouns
Introduction to French pronouns for replacing nouns and avoiding repetition in speech and writing.
- Subject Pronouns
Subject pronouns in French and their role in grammar, including meanings and usage.
- Direct Object Pronouns
Direct object pronouns in French, including their forms, placement rules, and examples to replace direct objects in a sentence.
- Indirect Object Pronouns
Indirect object pronouns in French replace nouns introduced by "à," indicating to whom or for whom an action is done.
- Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns in French, how to use them with reflexive verbs, and their role in sentence structure and meaning.
- Possessive Pronouns
French possessive pronouns replace nouns along with their possessive adjectives, indicating ownership without repeating the noun.
- Demonstrative Pronouns
French demonstrative pronouns replace things or people already mentioned, indicating "this one," "that one," or "these/those," including expressions like celui, celle, ceux, celles, celui-ci, celle-là, and ceux de....
- Relative Pronouns
French relative pronouns, including qui, que, où, and dont, used to connect clauses and avoid repetition
- Interrogative Pronouns
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions in French. They help you find out information about people, things, or choices.
- Adjectives
Basics of French adjectives: formation, agreement, placement, comparative & superlative forms, and common irregular adjectives.
- Descriptive Adjectives
Descriptive adjectives in French, their rules for agreement, placement, and usage in sentences.
- Comparative Adjectives
Comparative adjectives in French, including how to form comparisons of equality, superiority, and inferiority, along with examples and key rules.
- Superlative Adjectives
- Demonstrative Adjectives
Demonstrative adjectives in French, including usage, forms, examples, and common rules to help you point out specific things confidently.
- Adverbs
Basics of French adverbs: formation, position, common types, and usage for modifying verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
- Frequency Adverbs
Frequency adverbs in French, including their meanings, rules for placement, and usage within sentences.
- Manner Adverbs
Manner Adverbs in French grammar, including their placement rules and examples.
- Degree Adverbs
Degree adverbs in French, including examples of common degree adverbs and how they modify adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs.
- Place Adverbs
Place adverbs in French, including common examples and rules for their correct placement within sentences.
- Time Adverbs
French time adverbs guide, including common examples, rules, and usage tips for expressing temporal concepts.
- Prepositions
Basic overview of French prepositions: function, common examples, and usage for indicating location, time, and relationships.
- Common Prepositions
Common French prepositions, including their meanings and example sentences to show how they connect words in a sentence.
- Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of place in French, including common examples and usage rules to describe location and position.
- Prepositions of Time
Prepositions of time in French, including à, en, dans, and depuis, with rules and examples.
- Conjunctions
Basics of French conjunctions for connecting words, phrases, and clauses to build fluent and coherent sentences.
- Coordinating Conjunctions
French coordinating conjunctions, grammar rules, examples, and role in connecting independent clauses and equal parts of a sentence.
- Subordinating Conjunctions
- Interjections
Interjections are short, expressive words or sounds in French that convey emotions or reactions. They are isolated exclamations and are not grammatically connected to other parts of a sentence.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
